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The second segment of the Liveability Framework focuses on achieving a sustainable environment through responsible resource management and long-term resilience. It addresses key challenges like climate change, energy security, and food risks, while balancing environmental protection with economic growth. Stay tuned for more updates on this essential framework! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grBBfWB5 Download the Liveability Framework publication here - https://lnkd.in/gywS2tBW #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #LiveabilityFramework

CLC is excited to announce that Rio de Janeiro has officially joined the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize (LKYWCP) Network! Earlier this month Mayor Low Yen Ling from Singapore and Mayor Eduardo Paes from Rio de Jeneiro signed the LKYWCP Network declaration at the 2024 U20 Rio Summit.   Rio de Jeneiro was recognised as a 2024 LKYWCP Special Mention City for taking bold moves to redefine its central area and waterfront, moving away from decades of a mono-functional downtown and suburban sprawl.   We look forward to officially onboarding other LKYWCP Special Mention cities into the Network as we continue to strengthen global partnerships and engage in knowledge exchange, to build liveable and sustainable cities globally.   C40 Cities   #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #LKYWCPNetowrk #U20

That’s a wrap for Cities Day at the #COP29SGPavilion in Baku! Yesterday, we heard from our panellists across the public and private sector, and academia discussing the topic of “Towards a City in Nature”. Our panellists for 21 Nov included Jason Wright, Director, Design, National Parks Board (NParks), Singapore; Lean Doody, European Director of Cities, Planning & Design, Arup; Esther An, Member, Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures; and Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited; and Dr Nirmal Kishnani, Associate Professor, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore. The panel was moderated by Terry van Gevelt, Associate Professor of Urban Sustainability, Singapore Management University. The session concluded with Closing Remarks by CLC's Executive Director, Hugh Lim. Thank you for joining us at Cities Day in Baku, and we look forward to connecting with everyone again soon! Sessions will be made available online via the COP 29 Singapore Pavilion Website here: https://lnkd.in/gk754Dqi Photography Credit: COP29 Singapore Pavilion COP29 Azerbaijan Elaine Tan #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #COP29

What an exciting day for CLC at #COP29SGPavilion in Baku! Cities Day officially opened with Welcome Remarks by Minister Desmond Lee, Ministry of National Development, Singapore, and Opening Remarks from CLC’s Executive Director, Hugh Lim. This was followed by the Keynote Presentation on “Building a Liveable and Resilient Singapore” by Prof Cheong Koon Hean, Chairman, Centre for Liveable Cities Advisory Panel. Prof Cheong also participated in the High-Level Opening Plenary of the Third Ministerial Meeting on Urbanisation and Climate Change, organised by the COP29 Presidency. Later, the programme featured a panel on the topic of “Low-Carbon Cities of the Future” and a KPMG-led panel, supported by CLC, on “Innovative Urban Solutions: Resource Circularity and Efficient Resiliency”. We welcome delegates to join us for our third panel taking place tomorrow at 10am (GMT +4, Baku time) at the COP29 Singapore Pavilion. Speakers at the CLC curated panel on “Low Carbon Cities of the Future” included David Tan, ACEO, Development Group, JTC Corporation; Louis Lim, CEO, Real Estate, Keppel; Tatania Boldyreva, Associate Director, Climate Change, CDP; Stephen Richardson, Senior Impact Director, World Green Building Council; and Zachary Tofias, Director, Food and Waste, C40 Cities. The panel was moderated by Prof Khoo Teng Chye, Director, NUS Cities, National University of Singapore. The “Innovative Urban Solutions: Resource Circularity and Efficient Resiliency” panel, led by KPMG and supported by CLC, included speakers Martin Haese, Special Envoy to Singapore and Southeast Asia for Trade & Investment, Government of South Australia; Norliza Hashim, CEO, Urbanice Malaysia; Apurba Mitra, Partner, KPMG India; Peter Ortner, Assistant Professor, Singapore University of Technology and Design. The panel was moderated by Deven Chhaya, Partner, KPMG Singapore Sessions will be made available online via the COP 29 Singapore Pavilion Website here: https://lnkd.in/gb6FAjXU Photography Credit: COP29 Singapore Pavilion COP29 Azerbaijan Elaine Tan #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #COP29

Global leaders gathered at the 14th Asian Pacific City Summit (APSC) to discuss challenges and solutions for sustainable urban growth. Topics included climate resilience, digital innovation, and community-centric development, offering valuable insights into how cities across Asia-Pacific can tackle future challenges while fostering collaboration and inclusivity. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_xe2cyX #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #sustainableurbangrowth #climateresilience #digitalinnovation

Last month, CLC’s Executive Fellow, Michael Koh , participated in a panel discussion titled “Urban Innovation: How Singapore Balances Growth, Housing, and Infrastructure Development for a Liveable City”. Hosted at Arup Singapore’s office as part of a San Diego delegation visit to Singapore, the panel had a lively discussion around topics such as multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaboration, innovative planning approaches including long term housing and mobility solutions, and how Singapore addresses climate challenges to enhance the city’s overall liveability and resilience. World Trade Center San Diego San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation Chintan Raveshia #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #SDinSG

CLC will be organising the Cities and Built Environment Thematic Day (Cities Day) at the #COP29SGPavilion in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 20 and 21 November 2024! Look forward to engaging discussion panels with stakeholders and partners across cities and industries to develop actionable solutions to address climate challenges. On 20 Nov the first panel will be on “Low-Carbon Cities of the Future”, followed by a panel on “Resource Circularity and Efficient Resiliency” co-curated with KPMG . On 21 Nov, our last panel will focus on the topic of “Towards a City in Nature”. For our friends and partners who will be in Baku next week, do join us at the Singapore Pavilion for the Cities Day Networking Lunch on 20 November at 12pm (GMT +4) before our official Opening of Cities Day as well as other networking opportunities with like-minded delegates. For more information on Cities Day and the COP 29 Singapore Pavilion, visit https://lnkd.in/g8NXTAmB Hugh Lim Elaine Tan #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #COP29

#worldcitiesday 2024 focuses on youth leading climate and local action for cities, drawing attention to capturing ideas and turning them into achievements. The Science of Cities Symposium (SOCS), held during the World Cities Summit (WCS) 2024, presented a poster exhibition showcasing 32 research projects submitted by experts. These academic posters highlight innovative ideas related to the Science of Climate Adaptive Cities and Science of People-Centric Cities, addressing crucial urban challenges and offering insights into sustainable urban development. Explore the posters and dive into the latest research here: https://lnkd.in/gtsdKBt3 #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities #WCS2024 #ScienceofCitiesSymposium

Assistant Secretary-General and Director of UNDP, Marcos Athias Neto, emphasises the need for a broad urban innovation toolkit to ensure no one is left behind. He calls for a paradigm shift towards people-centred technology and innovation, positioning cities as key drivers of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By leveraging tech and innovation, cities can foster inclusive and sustainable development for all. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNW4A97B #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities

CLC’s Executive Director Hugh Lim spoke at the “Net Zero Carbon Cities: Dream or Reality” Conference 2024, organized by RICS and Real Estate Developers' Association of Singapore (REDAS) on 23 October. This 7th edition of the conference reflected the current call for sustainability in urban environments, taking into consideration urban and climatic stressors, new norms like the Carbon Building Framework, the need for ESG compliance, and Singapore’s commitment as laid out in the Singapore Green Plan. It was attended by 200 professionals, mostly from the real estate sector. Hugh’s presentation, titled “Planning for a Liveable and Resilient City”, was an overview of how we can better plan and govern our city to be liveable and resilient, amidst pressing challenges, such as climate change. Drawing from the refreshed Liveability Framework and examples from Singapore and other cities, he highlighted how long-term integrated planning, dynamic urban governance and building a collaborative ecosystem of stakeholders are important for building resilience to meet liveability challenges and sustain good liveability outcomes for residents. As part of the Infrastructure & Environment industry, CLC values the opportunity to share knowledge and connect with our counterparts from the real estate sector. These are all part of building a collaborative ecosystem for the future. Photo credit: RICS-REDAS Conference 2024 #clcsg #urban #cities #sustainablecities #liveablecities #resilientcities